Paleo Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos is one of those naturally caffeine-free, earthy-sweet teas that feels almost tailor-made for a clean, whole-foods lifestyle — and this iced version takes it somewhere genuinely special. Orange slices steep right in the warm brew, infusing every sip with bright citrus flavor without a drop of artificial anything. A touch of maple syrup is all it takes to round out the sweetness, keeping things completely grain-free and refined-sugar-free in the most effortless way. The deep reddish-amber color alone makes it look like something you'd pay too much for at a trendy café. Chilling the tea with the orange rounds still in the pitcher lets the flavor develop slowly, so by the time you're ready to serve, it's layered and fragrant rather than flat. A handful of fresh mint on top adds a cool, herbal finish that makes this feel like a proper occasion drink, even on a random Tuesday afternoon.
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4 servings
- 4 rooibos tea bags
- 4 cups water
- 1 medium orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the 4 rooibos tea bags, and steep for 7–8 minutes, until the brew is a deep reddish-amber.
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